City/Hwy/Combined
1.Toyota Prius 48/45/46 mpg - $ 22,000.00
2.Honda Civic Hybrid 40/45/42 mpg -$23,550.00
3.Nissan Altima Hybrid 35/33/34 mpg- $24,580.00 (2008) available in only 8 states.
4.Toyota Camry Hybrid 33/34/34 mpg -26,150.00
5.Ford Escape Hybrid 2WD (tie) -$29,305.00 – 33,385.00
Mercury Mariner Hybrid 2WD (tie) -$29,750.00
Mazda Tribute Hybrid 2WD 34/30/32 mpg
6.Toyota Yaris (manual) 29/36/32 mpg -$11,550.00
7.Toyota Corolla 28/37/31 mpg - 15,350.00 – 18,860.00-
8.Honda Fit 28/34/31 mpg- $14,550.00
9.Nissan Versa (tie) - $9,990.00 – 16,210.00
Scion xD (tie) 27/33/29 mpg - $14,550.00 (2008)
10.Hyundai Accent 27/32/29 mpg- $11,070.00 – 15,070.00
I think it is pretty naïve and simplistic to think that people buy any car for one reason.
I have been reading in this club about the wonders and beauty of the Prius.
I would venture a guess that price and ease of financing have every bit as much to do with the purchase as the ‘mileage.’